Szenicsite (original) (raw)
A valid IMA mineral species
About SzenicsiteHide
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Lustre:
Adamantine, Pearly
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
Named after Zoltan "Terry" (b. 1947) and Marissa (b. 1950) Szenics, American mineral collectors who discovered the mineral.
The szenicsite occurrence was an isolated area, approximately 1 cubic meter in size, wherein the szenicsite occurred in cavities in a matrix rich in molybdenite and Cu-bearing powellite. The cavities were filled with a clay-like material. Outside of the szenicsite zone, the mineralization changed from szenicsite to lindgrenite, with decreasing copper. Thereafter, moving further out, the mineralization was lacking visible copper content and consisted of powellite blebs in the ore. (pers. comm. Terry Szenics to Chet Lemanski, 2006).
Note: the type locality was originally erroneously given as "Tierra Amarilla".
Unique IdentifiersHide
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Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3862:7
6361b5bf-87cb-43d7-b525-bd54dd959902
IMA Classification of SzenicsiteHide
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Classification of SzenicsiteHide
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7.GB.10
7 : SULFATES (selenates, tellurates, chromates, molybdates, wolframates)
G : Molybdates, Wolframates and Niobates
B : With additional anions and/or H2O
48.3.5.1
48 : ANHYDROUS MOLYBDATES AND TUNGSTATES
3 : Basic Anhydrous Molybdates and Tungstates
Mineral SymbolsHide
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As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Sze | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of SzenicsiteHide
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Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sorry, your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. | Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of SzenicsiteHide
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Transparency:
Transparent, Translucent
Cleavage:
Distinct/Good
{100} and {010}, good.
Density:
4.26(5) g/cm3 (Measured) 4.279 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Comment:
Calculated value based on the empirical formula, the ideal formula gives 4.30.
Optical Data of SzenicsiteHide
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RI values:
_n_α = 1.886 _n_β = 1.892 _n_γ = 1.903
2V:
Measured: 74° (3), Calculated: 74°
Birefringence:
Low to moderate.
δ = 0.017
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Optical Extinction:
X = b; Y = a; Z = c.
Comments:
X = yellow-green; Y = Z = green.
Chemistry of SzenicsiteHide
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Mindat Formula:
Cu3(MoO4)(OH)4
Crystallography of SzenicsiteHide
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Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 8.5201(8) Å, b = 12.545(1) Å, c = 6.0794(6) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.679 : 1 : 0.485
Unit Cell V:
649.79 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Morphology:
Bladed crystals, lamellar on {100} and elongated parallel to [001], which are intergrown as radial aggregates about [001] resulting in lustrous, curved {010} faces. The dominant form is {100} with {010} common.
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| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
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| 0014535 | Szenicsite | Burns P C (1998) The crystal structure of szenicsite, Cu3MoO4(OH)4 Mineralogical Magazine 62 461-469 |  |
1998 | 0 | 293 | |
| 0014897 | Szenicsite | Stolz J, Armbruster T (1998) X-ray single-crystal structure refinement of szenicsite, Cu3MoO4(OH)4, and its relation to the structure of antlerite, Cu3SO4(OH)4 Neues Jahrbuch fur Mineralogie, Monatshefte 1998 278-288 | 1998 | Jardinera No. 1, Inca de Oro, Atacama, Chile | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder DiffractionHide
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Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 2.591 Å | (vs) |
| 5.471 Å | (s) |
| 3.754 Å | (s) |
| 3.043 Å | (s) |
| 1.519 Å | (s) |
| 4.599 Å | (m) |
| 2.759 Å | (m) |
| 2.415 Å | (m) |
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Type Occurrence of SzenicsiteHide
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General Appearance of Type Material:
Dark green bladed crystals, that are intergrown as radial aggregates. Crystals are typically less than 1 cm, but up to 3 x 1 x 0.1 cm. They occur both freestanding in cavities and as fracture fillings. Terminated crystals are extremely rare.
Place of Conservation of Type Material:
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 133734, 133735, 133738, 133739.
Geological Setting of Type Material:
A secondary mineral derived from the oxidation of primary bornite and mo1ybdenite.
Associated Minerals at Type Locality:
Reference:
Francis, C.A., Pitman, L.C., and Lange, D.E. (1994) Szenicsite, a new mineral from Tierra Amarilla, Chile. The Mineralogical Record: 25: 76.
Synonyms of SzenicsiteHide
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Common AssociatesHide
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Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat GroupingHide
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| 7.GB. | Wangpuite | K3(PO4)(Mo12O36) | Iso. m_3_m _(_4/_m_32/m ) : P n_3_m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.GB. | Natromolybdite | Na2MoO4 · 2H2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P b c a |
| 7.GB. | Ootannite | Th4+2W6+4O16 · 5H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.GB.05 | Lindgrenite | Cu3(MoO4)2(OH)2 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 7.GB.15 | Cuprotungstite | Cu2(WO4)(OH)2 | Tet. 422 : _P_41212 |
| 7.GB.15 | UM1999-38-WO:CrV | (V, Cr, W, O, H) [V:Cr:W ratio about 2:1:3] | |
| 7.GB.15 | Huenite | Cu4(MoO4)3(OH)2 | Trig. 3_m_ : P_31_c |
| 7.GB.20 | Phyllotungstite | (H2O,M)x(W,Fe)(O,OH)3 · yH2O (M = Ca, Cs, Pb or K) | Hex. 6/m m m _(_6/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : _P_63/m m c |
| 7.GB.25 | Rankachite | Ca0.5(V4+,V5+)(W6+,Fe3+)2O8(OH) · 2H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 7.GB.30 | Ferrimolybdite | Fe2(MoO4)3 · nH2O | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m m n |
| 7.GB.35 | Anthoinite | AlWO3(OH)3 | Tric. 1 |
| 7.GB.35 | Mpororoite | WAlO3(OH)3 · 2(H2O) | Tric. |
| 7.GB.40 | Obradovicite-KCu | [K2(H2O)17Cu(H2O)6][Mo8As2Fe3+3O34(OH)3] | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m n a |
| 7.GB.45 | Mendozavilite-NaFe | [Na2(H2O)15Fe3+(H2O)6][Mo8P2Fe3+3O35(OH)2] | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.GB.45 | Paramendozavilite | [KAl4(H2O)30][Mo12P6Fe3+6O60(OH)13] | Mon. |
| 7.GB.45 | Obradovicite-NaCu | Na2(H2O)17Cu(H2O)6][Mo8As2Fe3+3O34(OH)3] | Orth. m m m _(_2/_m_2/_m_2/m ) : P m n a |
| 7.GB.45 | Obradovicite-NaNa | [Na2(H2O)16Na(H2O)6][Mo8As2Fe3+3O33(OH)4] | Orth. |
| 7.GB.50 | Tancaite-(Ce) | FeCe(MoO4)3 · 3H2O | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 7.GB.50 | Mendozavilite-NaCu | [Na2(H2O)15Cu(H2O)6][Mo8P2Fe3+3O34(OH)3] | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.GB.50 | Mendozavilite-KCa | [K2(H2O)15Ca(H2O)6][Mo8P2Fe3+3O34(OH)3] | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.GB.60 | Peterandresenite | Mn4Nb6O19 · 14H2O | Mon. 2/m : _B_2/m |
| 7.GB.60 | Melcherite | Ba2Na2Mg[Nb6O19] · 6H2O | Trig. 3 : _R_3 |
| 7.GB.60 | Hansesmarkite | Ca2Mn2Nb6O19 · 20H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
| 7.GB.65 | Ichnusaite | Th(MoO4)2 · 3H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.GB.70 | Markascherite | Cu3(MoO4)(OH)4 | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/m |
| 7.GB.75 | Nuragheite | Th(MoO4)2 · H2O | Mon. 2/m : _P_21/b |
| 7.GB.80 | Ophirite | Ca2Mg4[Zn2Mn3+2(H2O)2(Fe3+W9O34)2] · 46H2O | Tric. 1 : _P_1 |
Fluorescence of SzenicsiteHide
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Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
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References for SzenicsiteHide
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Localities for SzenicsiteHide
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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. 
- Good crystals or important locality for species. 
- World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
| Chile (TL) | |
|---|---|
| Atacama Chañaral Province Diego de Almagro ⓘ Jardinera No. 1 Mine (TL) |
Francis et al. (1994) +2 other references |
| Copiapó Province Tierra Amarilla Las Pintadas mining district Cerro Pintado ⓘ |
Mike Scott S102238 fm Cureton #CYN ID ... |
| USA | |
| Arizona Gila County Globe-Miami Mining District Miami-Inspiration Mining District Top of the World ⓘ Carlota Mine | Confirmed by Raman spectroscopy at the ... |